Friday Finance Findings for April 3rd

Well, she was a bit late, but our little bundle of joy finally arrived this week. It’s been a long week and I’ve been in the hospital pretty much since Monday night, but hopefully everyone has had a good time reading all of the guest posts this week. There was some good information presented and a lot of interesting discussion.

We will be heading home later today and I expect to get back to the regular schedule next week, but if someone has a good idea for another guest post to give me a break, please contact me and I’ll see what I can do. Thankfully I have a little more time off of work so I’ll be able to help out at home and have a little time to catch up.

And just because I know people will probably be asking, we named our little girl Savannah and she weighed in at 8 pounds even. You can see she’s already thinking deep thoughts. Pretty amazing stuff!

What Is A Good FICO Score Good For? – Think your FICO score is only good for getting a good loan? Think again. Whether it’s a good idea or not, having a good credit score is becoming even more important these days and it goes beyond just getting the best rate on a loan.

Save Money on Medicine – Health care costs are out of control, and you probably know how bad it can be if you have to take any medication. Drugs can be incredibly expensive, so here are a few tips to help you save money on your medicine.

Understanding Your College Savings Options – This topic is right up my alley now that we have a child. College may still be 18 years away, but I want to use every moment of compound interest possible so we’re getting ready to open up a college savings plan right away. Here is an overview of some of the more popular options.

What Taxes Do You Owe on Your Investments? – It’s tax time, so what does that mean for your investments? Thankfully, if you do all of your investing in tax-deferred retirement accounts, you’re pretty much off the hook. But what about those investments on investments not inside a retirement account?

12 Ways to Generate Extra Income – Need some extra money? Here’s a dozen different ideas to help you find ways to make a little extra money. Hey, every little bit counts, right?

UPromise Card Improves Rewards Program and Offer $25 Bonus – Again, this is a great post for those who are looking at saving money for college. UPromise has improved their program and is even offering a nice bonus.

Giving Up on Your Career – Ever feel like giving up on your career? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It isn’t uncommon to feel burned out or see that you might not be getting as much out of your career as you had hoped. Steve has some advice to help ease your mind.

Netflix Review: Why Sign Up For An Online Movie Rental Service? – I have to say, we love Netflix at our house. Between the DVDs and streaming movies right to our Xbox, we get more than our money’s worth. And now that my wife will be home for a few months with the baby, I’m sure she will be using it even more.

Budgeting and Automation: Streamline Your Finances – Ever heard of David Bach’s Automatic Millionaire book? Of course you have, it’s a best seller. And it’s because automating your finances is the easiest way to build wealth. Learn more about how to automate your finances.

Technical Analysis Basics: Support and Resistance – I don’t do as much short-term stock and option trading as I used to, but when I do, I rely strictly on technical analysis. One of the most fundamental things to learn has to do with support and resistance, and this is a great guide to get you started.

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